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Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and gold flecks art glass dove bird sculptures / figurines. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Decorative Ring Dish Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown controlled bubbles, white and purple bird Italian art glass bowl
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Purple Gold Bird of Paradise Italian Art Glass Pheasant Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Purple to Blue with Gold Flecks Art Glass Bird of Paradise Sculpture. Documented to Alfredo Barbini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Salviati Murano Sommerso Green Murrine Eyes Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso light to dark green Italian art glass owl sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Murrine Eyes Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue Italian art glass owl sculpture. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Yellow Murrine Eye Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown Sommerso sunny yellow Italian art glass owl sculpture. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Green Murrine Eye Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass owl sculpture. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Green Murrine Eye Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown Sommerso green to clear Italian art glass owl sculpture. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Teal Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue to teal blue Italian art glass owl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Figurine
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso purple and gold flecks Italian art glass swan figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Sommerso Blue Green Gold Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure Sculpture
By Salviati, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and green with gold flecks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Sommerso Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Cormorant Sea Bird Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cranberry red and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier e Toso Red
Silver flecks Murano glass bowl with drinking bird, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Whimsical long tailed drinking bird in clear glass with silver flecks on a controlled bubbles
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Opal Blue White Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, opalescent white, blue and a hint of aqua Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Vintage Alessandro Pianon Murano
Pulcini
Turquoise Glass Bird, circa 1964
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
times.
A rare vintage Italian Murano Alessandro Pianon 'Pulcini' sculptural glass bird designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Barbini Murano Birds Of Paradise Italian Art Glass Pheasant Sculptures
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and Elegant Murano Cased White, Green and Gold Flecks Art Glass Pheasant Bird Of Paradise
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Sommerso Pink Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and blue Italian art glass bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Seguso Murano Red Opalescent White Italian Art Glass Flying Bird Ring Bowl Dish
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown red and white opalescent Italian art glass flying bird shaped ring dish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Pulegoso White Italian Art Glass Bird Bowl Dish
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful antique Murano hand blown white Pulegoso art glass bird trinket / ring dish
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass sculpture of two birds.
Measures: Height 32 cm.
Width 27 cm.
Depth 13 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Teal Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. The two canary
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Seguso Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds on Tree Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red orange color birds on, perched on a tree, with gold flecks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Multi Colored Bird Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-322 Murano mouth-blown art glass sculpture made with multi colored glass.
Center has controlled
Category
1960s Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano White Orange Ring Neck Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large, vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian glass courting orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cenedese Murano Vaseline Yellow Red Heart Italian Art Glass Bird and Bowl Set
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very cute, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso vaseline yellow with red heart Italian art glass bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Murano Sommerso Red Purple Gold Flecks Eggs Italian Art Glass Birds Nest Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass birds on bowl, looking over their nest with eggs. Attributed to the Salviati company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. The bird is made with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Large Vintage White Spots Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figure
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white spots and gold flecks Italian art glass figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Vetri D Arte Murano Sommerso Gold Italian Art Glass 3 Birds Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Green to Orange and Gold Flecks Art Glass Birds on Branch Sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri D
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dino Martens Murano Black White Gold Leaf Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown black and white ribbons Italian art glass duck sculpture on gold base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Vintage Pink Opal Black Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent pink and clear Italian art glass bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Vintage Opal White Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Vetri D
Arte Murano Grey Silver Gold Flecks Bird Glass Centerpiece / Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Murano art glass large bird bowl or centerpiece with controlled bubbles and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Large Murano Sculpture in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Murano sculpture in mouth-blown art glass. Exotic bird. 1960s.
Measures: 37 x 27 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Opalescent Birds Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
pink, blue and yellow art glass birds on branch. Attributed to the Barovier e Toso company. The 3 birds
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Opal, Gold Leaf
A.Ve.M. Murano Gold Flecks Applied Feather Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Aldo Nason, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks orange, blue, yellow, purple feathers Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and orange Italian art glass swan bird sculpture
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Aventurine Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and Gold Flecks Art Glass Swallow Bird in Flight. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Italian Cenedese Murano Attributed Art Glass Stylized Bird Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This stylized art glass bird sculpture or figurine is unsigned, but being attributed to Cenedese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Murano Glass Exotic Bird Sculptural Bowl Signed Toso, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Venetian Murano glass sculptural bowl offers pair of exotic lovebirds with pink tails
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ostrich Bird Bronze and Murano Glass Egg Sculpture by Franco Lagini, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ostrich bird sculpture in brass and Murano blown glass encased on brass Stand, signed by Franco
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Murano Italy Art Glass Modernism 3 Birds Perched on Branch Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Italy Art Glass Modernism 3 Birds Perched on Branch Sculpture in Blue, Red, and
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Iconic Space Age Vistosi Murano Orange Pulcino Glass Bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
iconic bird has been designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano in 1962.
Similar
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Signed Licio Zanetti Murano Italian Vetri Art Glass Birds Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Licio Zanetti Murano Italian Vetri art glass birds sculpture. Having brass frame and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird on Flower Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Flower Shaped Art Glass Bowl with Attached Bird Figurine. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Marian Pyrcak Sommerso Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Delicate bird figurine or paperweight was made in sommerso technique, with colored glass gather
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri D
Arte Murano, Gold Flecks Swan Italian Art Glass Bird Sculptures
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. They have original Camer Glass - New York labels underneath. The two birds are very large at 12" long
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Special listing for one-off artistic Murano chandelier with birds
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
around the top.
Few red finches and the other birds: junco, sparrow, towee one of each.
The size will be
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Handmade Murano Glass / Brass Chandelier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade brass chandelier with Murano glass flying bird details.
Each glass bird is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Special listing for one-off artistic Murano chandelier with birds - balance
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Listing valid as 50% balance + shipping for special chandelier custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Blackbird on Gold Base
Located in Troy, MI
Handblown Murano glass black bird with open wings and a gold beak on a pedestal shaped base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Group of Five Bird Sculptures in Gold Leaf Glass Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Group of five bird sculptures in gold leaf glass by Barovier & Toso (1939) a famous Italian company
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Teal Scavo Glass Bird by Gino Cenedese, Italy. Signed and Labeled
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This is a Murano hot-modeled glass made by the glass master Gino Cenedese
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Complete Set of Birds by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
island of Murano (Italy) around 1962.
The orange bird is in textured blown glass, on copper legs, eyes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Contemporary Modern Abstract Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Abstract Modern Murano Glass sculpture,,Abstract bird or chicken,,Twisted blown glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega
This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Fruitwood
Pair of Birds Sculpture Hand Blown Glass by Tyra Lundgren for Paolo Venini 1940
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
Two chirping birds were hand blown from transparent pagliesco (straw – coloured) glass with
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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Murano Glass Bird For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass bird for your home. Each murano glass bird for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 515 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass bird you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass bird, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass bird bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass bird over the years, but those crafted by Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Alessandro Pianon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Murano Glass Bird?
Prices for a murano glass bird start at $115 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $1,095.
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Questions About Murano Glass Bird
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
- Is Murano glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
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